Call of Duty Gamer Triumphs in Ban Removal Lawsuit

A determined gamer, b00lin, waged a 763-day legal battle against Activision, successfully overturning an unfair ban and clearing their Steam reputation. The saga, detailed in a recent blog post, began with a ban following over 36 hours of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta gameplay in December 2023. Initially dismissed as a technical glitch, Activision's refusal to lift the ban spurred b00lin's protracted fight.

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Activision's staunch refusal to provide evidence of cheating, citing security protocols, even when faced with b00lin's request for minimal, non-sensitive data like the name of the flagged software, proved pivotal. The subsequent court case exposed Activision's lack of concrete proof, highlighting the company's extreme secrecy surrounding its anti-cheat measures. Ultimately, the court sided with b00lin, ordering Activision to cover legal costs and reinstate their account. This victory was finally achieved in early 2025.